When it’s time to choose a heat pump for a building, it can be tempting to assume that a more powerful unit will automatically deliver better performance—especially when a larger grant makes the option even more appealing. However, oversizing a heat pump can lead to several negative effects. Stay with us as we take a…
MLI: these three little letters mean nothing to the vast majority of us, but in this article we're talking mainly to real estate investors, who know them well. If you're a real estate investor and don't know what the letters MLI stand for, or if you'd like to better understand how CMHC's MLI Select program…
Our experts use a wide range of tools to find the cause of a building problem. One of these tools is the thermal imaging camera. But how can a thermal imaging camera help you? Stay tuned as we present 3 cases where a thermal imaging camera has helped us help our customers!
MLI: these three little letters mean nothing to the vast majority of us, but in this article we're talking mainly to real estate investors, who know them well. If you're a real estate investor and don't know what the letters MLI stand for, or if you'd like to better understand how CMHC's MLI Select program…
If you're among the first to acquire a unit in a new condominium building, you may need to get involved in the syndicate. If this is the case, in addition to creating the syndicate, one of your first actions will be to take possession of the building. To do this, you'll need to carry out…
In the summer of 2021, 118 local families saw their lives derailed. The announcement of the bankruptcy of contractor Bel-Habitat meant the loss of their down payments on what was to be their brand-new home, down payments totaling $777,000 for a total of $17 million! Fortunately, thanks to the guarantee plan put in place in…
Volunteer self-management, autonomous management or external management: there are different models when it comes to managing a co-ownership. And with an estimated 7,500 syndicates of co-ownership in Quebec, it's easy to see why. But which model is best? What are the advantages of working with a condo management company? How do you choose one? Stay…
We're talking about it, we're talking about it and we're talking about it: house prices are higher than they've ever been, and it's getting harder and harder for young buyers to become homeowners. Mini homes, container homes, condominiums, mobile homes: all possibilities are considered, and nothing is left to chance. But have you considered the…
Cooking odors, cigarette smoke or even vehicle exhaust: anyone who has ever lived in a condo or apartment knows full well the inconvenience that may cause odor diffusion problem. Often, after a short investigation, you realize that these odors come from a neighboring dwelling or underground garage. Read this review to understand the route taken…
When we decide to buy a house, we have to own everything: from the land to the plumbing, from the roof to the interior finishes. But it's a different story when we opt for a condominium or condo. In that case, we're the owner of some elements, and co-owners of others. Read our article as…